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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is undertaking missions to enhance space docking technology through its SPADEX program. The SPADEX-2 and SPADEX-3 missions are crucial for future endeavors, including Chandrayaan-4 and the Bharatiya Space Station. These missions focus on the docking and undocking processes in various orbital configurations and will
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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the release of Provisional Answer Keys for its Preliminary Exams on its official website, starting with the 2026 Civil Services Examination. This move follows a Supreme Court judgment and aims to enhance transparency and fairness in the evaluation process. Additionally, UPSC will
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In a recent Parliament session, Dr. Jitendra Singh highlighted the significant reduction in rejection rates of RTI applications, from 7.21% in 2013-14 to just 3.26% in 2024-25. This improvement in processing RTI applications is part of the ongoing assessment and review of the RTI Act’s effectiveness. The
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India has implemented significant Goods and Services Tax (GST) rationalizations to promote environmental sustainability. These reforms reduce tax rates on waste management services, biodegradable products, and green transportation. This move aims to boost eco-friendly practices, strengthen waste treatment infrastructures, and encourage sustainable transport options—aligning with national initiatives like ‘Viksit
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The Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) is dedicated to enhancing the social and economic empowerment of women and ensuring the welfare of children through a range of initiatives. Key schemes like Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, Mission Shakti, and Saksham Anganwadi focus on gender equality, women's safety,
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The Ministry of Women and Child Development operates 14.03 lakh Anganwadi Centres under Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0, benefiting nearly 8.98 crore registered beneficiaries. With the aid of the digital Poshan Tracker application for real-time activity monitoring and a tiered training program 'Poshan Bhi Padhai
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The Ministry of Women and Child Development is undertaking extensive schemes for women's safety, security, and empowerment under Mission Shakti, which includes the Sambal and Samarthya sub-schemes. Programs such as Saksham Anganwadi & Poshan 2.0 and Mission Vatsalya aim to improve children's nutrition and protection.
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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has provided an update on the Venture Capital Fund for Scheduled Tribes, revealing application outcomes and financial disbursements since inception. A total of 38 applications have been processed so far. The Ministry plans to expand the fund pending appraisal by the Expenditure Finance Committee. Source:
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The Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Shri Durgadas Uikey, presented details in Lok Sabha on the governance of Scheduled Areas under Article 244 of the Indian Constitution. The Fifth Schedule articulates the powers of Governors in these states to regulate peace and good governance, including forming Tribes Advisory
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The Government of India has been implementing a range of tribal welfare schemes in Beed District, Maharashtra, which is classified as an Outside Tribal Sub Plan (OTSP) district. Despite the lack of infrastructure-based tribal schemes, individual beneficiary-oriented schemes under various plans are in place, overseen by Tribal Inspectors. The Government
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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has reported that students from Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) have shown excellent performance in national competitive exams, including JEE and NEET, during the 2024-25 academic year. Initiatives such as bridge courses, remedial classes, and specialized coaching contribute to this achievement. Source: Original Link
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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, under the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN), has launched initiatives to enhance the infrastructure and living conditions for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in Odisha. Through the PM Gati Shakti application, data collection efforts aim to identify population figures and infrastructural